Island Dispatch, 1998-07-03

              Island DISPATCH .  Monday NtteMadiieee LARGE CHEESE PIZZA 4-95 | (fifztt SUBS) | 650 Vol. 54 • No. 13 (716) 773-7676 July 3, 1998 24 Pages over EH' M years «d "As the voiceof Grand Island" -.. — , ; ___M Town lowers the "boom" on loud car stereos by Christopher Caile During a news conference held on Wednesday, Grand Island announced it is lowering the "boom" on loud car stereo systems that have become a growing nuisance on the Island. Starting Sunday July sth, law enforcement will issue summons for disorderly conduct to violators. Loud car mega-stereos have become a growing problem over the last two years for many Island neighborhoods especially at night when blaring stereos, with pounding base, disturb the peace and keep people awake. On Wednesday in front of town hall, Grand Island Supervisor Peter McMahon, Erie County Sheriff Patrick Gallivan, and Captain Ralph Pratt of the New York Police in conjunction with the Grand Island Police announced action to reduce loud vehicle stereo systems. Also attending was. the town board. the Town Clerk and the Clerk of the Court. "The problem has gotten so bad MCMAHON: NO MORE CAR STEREO BLASTING ArtPark stages Silver Anniversary by Rick Forgione Last Tuesday one of WNY's most "significant cultural amenities," celebrated its anniversary as Art Park turned 25--years old. And what a way to celebrate — an expansion of services. Ceremonies began with the grand opening of the Art Park Gallery Store. Located on the plaza near the front ticket gates, the store will feature a wide range of specialty items including crafts, books and. artworks. After Grand Opening celebrations were finished, the official Art Park 25th Anniversary celebration began with a reception from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. During the reception Art Park Executive Director David Grapes, Town of Lewiston Mayor Richard Soluri, Chairman of the Art Park Board of Directors Fred Attea, and several others spoke about Art Park LET'S CELEBRATE - Pictured are Ed Rutkowski, commisioner of N.Y. Ctc Parks and Recreation Department; Lewiston Mayor Richard Soluri I Art Park Executive Director David Grapes during the celebration. .: wwwwjii.iiimiMiii uu ~—.  THE PAST AND THE PRESIDENT - The Grand Island Rotary Club recently held an Installation Dinner at the Queenston Heights Restaurant. The night was filled with new beginnings and fun. Pictured from left is Past President Paul Price along with his wife Roz passing the torch, or in this case gavel, to new president John Harbison, along with his wife Linda. Be sure to pick up next week's issue of the Island Dispatch for a complete wrap-up on the event. _ —  Monday morning rush hour could be a zoo by Christopher Caile Monday morning rush hour traffic heading south off Grand Island could become a zoo. The New York State Thruway Authority has informed Grand Island that on Monday from 4:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane between the Grand Island south bridge and the Youngman. Work will continue Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and if needed Wednesday during the same hours. Similar lane restrictions were instituted two weeks ago. Traffic became so congested that when a young girl was injured on the baseball field at Huth Road School, the Mercy Flight had to be used. With lane restrictions again imposed on Wednesday traffic backed up to the KOA on the 1-90. The Thruway Authority informed the town that they have assigned an official to monitor the situation. If traffic gets backed up more than one mile on the Island the contractor will be informed to remove the lane restrictions until traffic is cleared. Heftka suspends Wednesday night sessions Councilman Mike Heftka who has been holding Wednesday night senior citizen and resident concern nights at town hall is suspending sessions for the summer. They will begin again in September. In the mean time he may be reached Wednesday evenings at home at 773-8112. continued on page 8 continued on page 3 The Niagara Frontier Publications, proud publishers of the Island Dispatch, Grand Island Pennysaver,Niagar*Wuaufield Tribune and Lewiston-Porter Sentinel, would like to extend Happy Fourth of July to all of you, Enjoy the holiday weekend and be safe! Here isja Utile reminder list of the festivities happening on the Island this weekend. For a more detailed description, please check out our special Fourth of July carter-.section. • The flick Bessel Independence Day Ran will be held Saturday starting at 9:15 a.m. • Following the race will be the traditional Independence DaJ Parade sponsored by the • Along with these, there are several going on ariwnd Grand Island this weekend. Once again for more information turn to our special center section.